

Joy of Living
1958, Portuguese. Directed by Watson Macedo.
The boss of Gilberto, an exemplary employee, wants to marry him with his daughter, Elisabeth. But her cousin, an unattractive girl, appears to meet him. Gilberto, who leads a hectic life, knows Betty, independent girl by whom one falls in love. In the end, she discovers that she is the boss's daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1958
- Original title
- Alegria de Viver
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Ismar Porto, Watson Macedo
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Joy of Living runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Who directed Joy of Living?
Joy of Living (1958) was directed by Watson Macedo and stars Eliana, John Herbert, Afonso Stuart.